Getting into secondary school is an exciting milestone — but the transition after PSLE can also feel overwhelming for many students and parents. With new subjects, faster-paced lessons, and higher academic expectations, Secondary 1 is a major adjustment period.
Whether your child is entering the Express, IP, or Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB) pathway, building strong foundations early can make a huge difference. Subjects like Math, Science, and English become more demanding in secondary school, and many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they are unfamiliar with the new pace and answering styles.
At Zenith Education Studio, we help students prepare for secondary school with structured tuition programmes across key academic subjects — from lower secondary foundation building to upper secondary O-Level preparation. Explore our programmes below:
PSLE Score
Posting Group(s)
Indicative level for most subjects at start of Secondary 1
4 - 20
3
G3
21 - 22
2 or 3
G2 or G3
23 - 24
2
G2
25
1 or 2
G1 or G2
26 - 30
(with AL7 or better in EL and MA)
1
G1
From 2024 onwards, the Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) streams have been removed. Students will instead be posted to secondary school through three Posting Groups - Posting Groups 1, 2, and 3.
Posting Groups will only be used to admit students into secondary school and to guide the initial subject levels that students can take at the start of Secondary 1. Throughout their secondary school education, students can take subjects at three subject levels: G1, G2, G3, which are mapped from the previous N(T), N(A) and Express standards respectively.
These subject levels can be adjusted at appropriate junctures, based on students’ strengths, interests and learning needs. For more information on the move to Full Subject-Based Banding, please visit MOE’s website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/full-subject-based-banding/main.html

All Secondary School Cut Off Points (Non-IP & IP Schools)
HOW IT WORKS:
Our track record speaks volumes: trusted by 20,000+ students with thousands acing their O-Level examinations.
At Zenith Education Studio, we recognise the importance of achieving excellence in the O-Levels, and we are here to provide support for our students to not just meet but exceed their academic goals.
We offer a wide range of subject in our secondary tuition programmes. Sign up for a free trial class and experience our teaching methods and environment firsthand!

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